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Thompson Center Thompson Center Contender .223 Rem 14-inch

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Contender barrel in .223 Remington for varmint hunting. The .223 provides flat trajectory and high velocity in the Contender platform, making it effective for prairie dogs and coyotes at extended handgun ranges.

Type: Pistol

Action: Single-Shot

Caliber: .223 Remington

Capacity: 1

Year introduced: 1972, USA

Weight: 58 oz

Overall length: 18"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: Varmint Hunting, Long Range Handgun